Hair Treatment For Dry And Dull Hair

Exposure to sun and heat treatments are major enemies of your hair. Prolonged exposure to sunlight can make them dull and dry.

During summers, sun and humidity causes hair to break resulting in split ends. This breakage is due to lack of moisture, in healthy conditions moisture content is approx. 10%.

Dry and dull hair result form exposure to sunlight, as well as frequent heat treatments, it is also caused by lack of sebum which is secreted by sebaceous glands in our scalp. Sebum production increases in warm and humid conditions. 90% of dry and dull hair condition is due to deficiency of water.

Pamper your hair

You can restore your dull and dry hair to natural and shiny hair for that you need to take extra care. If you have had chemical treatments or heat treatments in the past and you are suffering from dry and dull hair, you must pamper them with a nourishing conditioner. You can also use hot oil treatments to nourish them, this tip has been passed on to generations and it is very effective.

Dyes and bleaching can reduce moisture content in your hair up to 2%, which makes your hair look extremely dry and dull even frizzy. Sun rays damage your hair so always prefer a shampoo with UV protection. You should always avoid alkaline based shampoos. During swimming protect your hair from chlorine in water by wearing a hair cap.

Moisturize your dry and dull hair

Dry and dull hair is prone to breakage, which can be painstaking for a lot of woman. Argon oil is natural oil which is derived from argon plant; it is regarded as the best hair treatment for dry and dull hair. Argon oil infuses moisture and brings shine and vitality.

Jojoba oil is also naturally derived oil which is derived from shrub indigenous to western US. Jojoba oil has sebum like properties and is very effective in providing moisture to the hair.
Emu oil has been in use by the Australians for thousand of years; this oil penetrates deeply into the follicles and is a good moisturizer for hair.

Eating right foods for great hair

Dry and dull hair can only be treated naturally by drinking lots of water; you should also include fruits and vegetables in your diet.

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